Digital Services and Innovation Procurement

To address complex societal challenges, the public sector needs to work more closely with businesses and researchers. Well-designed cooperation between the public and private sectors can accelerate innovation and help create more cost-effective solutions.
This page provides useful materials to support public sector employees in developing innovative solutions together with businesses.

Digital Services Guide

Kohtumine valitsuse istungisaalis

How should public sector organisations decide which digital services should be developed in-house and which are better entrusted to private-sector providers? The Government Office and the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs guide “Choosing the Owner and Provider of a Digital Service” provides public sector service owners with a framework for making development decisions and planning procurements.

Innovation Procurement Handbook

Innovatsiooni hankija käsiraamatu kaanepilt

The guide developed by the Estonian Business and Innovation Agency helps you understand different procurement procedures that support innovation, identify potential challenges, and offers practical tips for improving existing procurement practices.

Who to Ask for Advice?

Name Occupation Institutions to be served Phone Email address
Aivar Hiio Innovation Team Lead Public sector innovation 5624 4387 [email protected]
Johanna Madleen Rodima Adviser Strategy Unit 5696 0887 [email protected]
Kadi Villers Adviser Public sector innovation 5665 3148 [email protected]

Last updated: 03.01.2026

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